Just because Oregon Ducks quarterback Bo Nix was able to get out on the field and play against the Utah Utes last weekend with his injured ankle does not necessarily mean that he will be healthy enough to play this weekend against the Oregon State Beavers.
When asked about Nix’s status going into this week, Ducks head coach Dan Lanning was unable to, or unwilling to confirm whether or not his starting quarterback would be able to suit up in the rivalry game.
“I think it’s evaluated every single day,” Lanning said. “We’ll see. We have a great medical staff, they do a good job. Bo understands, playing the game for a long time, he understands the way his body feels. Obviously, he was able to go out there on Saturday, but we keep evaluating as we get closer to each game.”
The initial injury took place in Week 11 against the Washington Huskies, when Nix took a hard hit to the leg late in the fourth quarter. The QB missed an offensive drive while being evaluated in the injury tent, but was later able to return for the final five plays of the game. Despite his return to the contest, Nix’s status was up in the air during the week leading up to the Utah game, with his final designation as a game-time decision.
Nix warmed up to see how his ankle felt, and was ultimately able to play, throwing for 287 yards and 1 TD in Oregon’s upset win over the No. 10 Utes.
Now, the Ducks are in a similar situation, working hard throughout the next few days trying to make sure that their best offensive player is able to take the field for the regular season finale on Saturday in Corvallis.
Should the Ducks win, they will clinch a spot in the Pac-12 Championship Game, where they would face the USC Trojans.
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